An assessment of the awareness of HIV/AIDS in the education sector and the needs of teachers and educational workers living with HIV/AIDS in Ghana: survey results

This study was undertaken by the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) and the Teachers and educational Workers Union (TEWU) of the Ghana Trades Union Congress to assess the degree of awareness of HIV/AIDS among their members (i.e., teachers and educational workers) and the needs of those already infected by the virus. The aim was to gather information to serve as basis for the provision or negotiation of social protection for their members living with HIV.The findings of the study are presented under two main themes: (i). HIV/AIDS awareness among teachers and educational workers and (ii) the needs of teachers and educational workers living with the virus.